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Songtsam Lhasa Tour “Circling Holy Lhasa” 4N/5D Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China Songtsam Lhasa Tour “Circling Holy Lhasa” 4N/5D “`In Tibetan culture legend has it that in another time and space there is a kingdom called Shambala. It is a quiet and peaceful kingdom because everybody there knows the source of happiness.” Mr Pema Dorjee Founder & Chairman of Songstam Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region and is located at an elevation of 3,992m (11,975ft), making it one of the highest cities in the world. Due to it’s highland temperate and semi-arid monsoon climate, it is known as the 'Sunshine City' receiving nearly 3,000 hours of sunlight each year. The city’s name literally translates to the "Place of the Gods" and has been the cultural, economic, political, and religious centre of Tibet since ancient times. Home to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the Drepung and Sera monasteries, it's the most representative "holy land" in the world because of its depth of history and strong cultural heritage. It is said that if you have not been to Lhasa, you will never know the history and essence of Tibetan culture. It is a city of mystical wonder and hidden beauty, attracting people from every corner of the world to visit, live, study, pilgrimage, and most of all, to be enlightened. www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China Songtsam Linka Lhasa (3,700m) Built on the edge of an old park our retreat offers spectacular views of the nearby Potala Palace located only 5 kilometers away. From the hotel’s slaked lime coloured walls to the indigo carved windows and fish-fin shaped facade, all of these architectural details pay great respect to traditional artisans, Tibetan culture, and ancient wisdom. Rooms exhibit a unique combination of modern and traditional Tibetan aesthetics that are elegantly decorated with wooden floors, wall tapestries, and handcrafted copperware. Each room is also fully equipped with oxygen concentrators to relieve AMS and ensure good rest. www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 2 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 3 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China Trip Schedule Program starts and ends in Lhasa. All information in this itinerary is accurate to the best of our knowledge but please note that changes to our trips can and do occur. Overnight Day - Activities Location Sontsam Linka Lhasa - Pick up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport and check into hotel. (3,700m) D1 - Relax to acclimatise to the altitude. Superior Suite - Dinner at the hotel. Room D - After breakfast, visit Potala Palace, the iconic heart of Tibetan Songtsam Buddhism and the highest palace in the world. Linka Lhasa - Return to the hotel for lunch. (3,700m) D2 - In the afternoon, take part in a Thangka painting workshop to Superior Suite learn and understand the craftsmanship and techniques Room needed to make the delicate and intricate Tibetan Buddhist art. B, L, D - Dinner at the hotel. - After breakfast, visit Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Songtsam Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan pilgrims. Linka Lhasa - Afterwards go to Barkhor Street to experience the most vibrant (3,700m) bazaar in Lhasa. D3 Superior Suite - Have lunch at a local restaurant. Room - In the afternoon visit Ramoche Monastery to see the life-sized B, L, D statue of the 8-year-old Sakyamuni. - Dinner at the hotel. - After breakfast, visit the Zhayeba Monastery, which consists of a Songtsam series of small cave-chapels and has now become one of the Linka Lhasa four most sacred places to conduct religious rites in Tibet. (3,700m) D4 - Return to the hotel for lunch. Superior Suite - In the afternoon enjoy traditional Tibetan performances and Room “Lhasa Time” afternoon tea. B, L, D - Dinner at the hotel Departure D5 - After breakfast transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. B www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 4 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China • www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 5 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China Trip Costs Unit Price (CNY)/per person Single Date Group Group Group Group Supplement of 2 of 4 of 6 of 8 High Jul 1st - Aug 25th, 2020 13,010 10,300 10,860 9,960 3,560 Season Apr 1st - Apr 26th, 2020 May 6th - Jun 30th, 2020 Shoulder Aug 26th - Sep 26th, 2020 th st 11,960 9,480 9,990 9,170 3,160 Season Oct 9 - Oct 31 , 2020 Dec 20th, 2020 – Jan 4th, 2021 Nov 1st - Dec 19th, 2020 Low Jan 5th - Feb 8th, 2021 th th 10,910 8,660 9,120 8,370 2,760 Season Feb 20 - Feb. 28 , 2021 Apr 27th - May 5th, 2020 Holidays Sep 27th - Oct 8th, 2020 13,360 10,650 11,210 10,310 3,960 Feb 9th - Feb 19th, 2021 CNY 700/per person *Songtsam will assist with your application Tibetan Travel Permit *Guests from HK, Macau, Mainland China DO NOT need apply *The above prices are based on TWO guests sharing one room. Land Costs INCLUDES: - All land transfers on well-maintained local transportation indicated in the itinerary. - All admission fees and activities as indicated in the itinerary. - All accommodation based on double occupancy. - All meals starting from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day. - Drinking water and snacks throughout the trip. - Complimentary soft drinks, coffee, tea, and drinking water at Songtsam Linka Lhasa. - Service of local guides. www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 6 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China Land Costs DOES NOT INCLUDE: - Medical, travel insurance, or evacuation insurance plans. - Personal telecommunication. - Domestic or international airfare to and from Lhasa. - Excursions and activities not included in itinerary. Travel Notes: - Since you will be travelling in a high-altitude area, we do not recommend you join this trip if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or respiratory disease. - This itinerary is suitable for ages 18-70. - Due to the plateau’s strong ultraviolet radiation please prepare 50+ sunblock and sunglasses. - This itinerary needs to have a signed travel contract and exemption agreement. www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 7 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China Trip Expectations Trip difficulty: This journey is considered easy to moderate. Our itinerary includes full days of activities, which start early in the morning and end in the evening. Each person can respond to a change in altitude differently so in the event of altitude sickness we would move to a lower altitude. After plenty of rest, symptoms usually subside. For more information we advise consulting with your doctor. Road conditions and transportation: Depending on the size of the group, we travel in well maintained SUVs or vans. Experienced Songtsam drivers drive all vehicles. Some sections of the road follow winding mountain paths and are bumpy especially when some parts are under construction. We will make stops at beautiful villages and scenic spots on the way and will prepare water and snacks for the road trips. Weather: During this trip you will experience diverse temperatures. The temperature can change from 20 degrees centigrade to 5 degrees centigrade within one day. Wearing layers of clothes is advisable to allow for changes in temperature. Meals: During your journey you will get to try Tibetan cuisine, which includes a good amount of barley flour-based items such as dumplings and noodles, as well as red meat such as yak and mutton. At Lhasa Linka we will provide set menus, which combine Tibetan and Chinese cuisine and include complimentary soft drinks and a glass of wine. Emergency evacuation and procedures: We suggest all travellers purchase an International SOS (an AEA company) Service Plan, which provides emergency evacuation to the nearest medical facility of international standards. Trip escorts: Our well-trained local guides are specialists on Tibet and the local region and will travel with you throughout the trip. All originating from different villages and areas, all Songtsam guides have stories to share about their hometowns, which provides deeper travel experiences for all guests to understand the local culture and geography. www.songtsam.com | [email protected] | +400 0000 830 8 Songtsam Boutique Retreats & Tours Tibet · Yunnan, China The Songtsam Story Some memories never fade. It seems like only yesterday that Songtsam founder and Chairman Mr Pema Dorjee was on his way back to Shangri-La with ambitious plans to shoot a documentary of his childhood home. While it had been many years since he had last set foot in his native land, fond memories came pouring back. He remembered the excitement of climbing local mountains as a young boy, the intimate solitude of his town’s temples, and the people who helped define him as a person. Finally, he was home. The rush of emotions made him wonder: How could he give back? What more could he do? Soon it all became clear. He thought about the region’s rich culture and how he could create a way for travellers to come and experience a new way of life. A place that was more than the usual hotel and gift shops, a place where guests could immerse themselves in living history. So Pema turned his family’s small guesthouse into the first Songtsam lodge. Inspired by the rich Tibetan culture, he worked with local artisans and members of the community to help produce and run Songtsam Lodge Shangri-La. Eleven properties and eighteen years later, Pema’s vision continues to grow, and so does the Songtsam experience.
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